Murali Karthikeyan vs Harsha Bharathakoti
Murali Karthikeyan (27, GM, IND) and Harsha Bharathakoti (26, GM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Karthikeyan leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2648 and 2519, the Elo model gives Karthikeyan a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2648 vs 2519 (Δ +129)
With Murali Karthikeyan as white
62% Murali20% draw18% Harsha
With Harsha Bharathakoti as white
51% Murali24% draw25% Harsha
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murali Karthikeyan | Harsha Bharathakoti | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2648 | 2519+7 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Sep 2025 | 2608 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #69 | #465 |
| World rank peak | #51 | #162 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,876 | 1,501 |
| Months active | 190 | 185 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2648 | 2457 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 80 |
Best Win
Murali Karthikeyan
Harsha Bharathakoti
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murali Karthikeyan
Harsha Bharathakoti